A wonderful meal and experience. thanks for making it a special date night for us! we'll be back!

Love this place, the front desk ladies are very friendly and nice and my server is very nice too and very helpful and knowledgeable and the owner is very friendly and nice, everyone there is very nice that's why I came back the next day coz food also very good, delicious and very satisfying. read more

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Poor quality, overpriced, long wait. -The Romano salad was ok, we requested it split it came out on one plate. A place with good service would have split it. - The $28 "family style" mussels had mostly broken shells and about a third of them were empty shells with no mussels to be found - While I understand it good food takes time to prepare, a 35-40 min wait time for our entrees is excessive. - My wife's shrimp was ok, but the risotto had so much cream it was almost inedible - The bolognese sauce was pink because it had so much cream in it and tasted terrible because that isn't how you are supposed to make that sauce. -I requested one serving of plain pasta for the kids, very small portions came out on two plates and we were charged $18 for two servings that would barely be enough for a single entree. read more

Cute dinner spot in SH! Gnocchi is made in house and it was really good. Loved that the food wasn't too salty compare to usual Italian dinner spots, it was just right. Place is BYOB so don't forget your favorite wines. Staff is friendly, could use more training and serving techniques (Poured our own wine and water). Which was fine but being that I worked in the service industry I might just notice the little things that could enhance a diners experience. Overall place is great and def recommend trying it. read more

Spiaggetta - Italian Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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"You give me powders, pills, baths, injections, enemas - when all I need is love." Generally I'm not a fan of restaurants in this area. They have a captive audience, low expectations and transient, inexperienced wait staff. It's usually more of a rote restaurant. What I like about this place is that they seem to definitely care --- from the greeting when you walk-in, table settings, attitude of the wait staff, to the preparation of the food. The kitchen is definitely not warming up/defrosting/recycling things --- it's all made when you order. Having eaten at some many places that want to "turn the tables" and make "factory food", this is welcome change. Yes, I've eaten at better places in NYC or San Francisco, but the food is pretty authentic representative of classic Italian cuisine. Tips: 1. It's BYOB, so bring your own. Or plan to dash out to Fred's Tavern a few blocks away in the middle of dinner. 2. Appetizers: The Burrata, rice balls and mussels were superb. Eggplant rollatini was a bit dry and Frito misto was average. 3. Pasta: most, if not all fresh made. Some of which are oddly paired, so you might want to switch pasta/sauce combinations. Rigatoni is good, but heavy in summer. 4. Mains: Branzino, Cioppino were really good. Simple, but very flavorful and hearty portions. 5. Specials: Scallops truffle risotto was down to the ceramic, plate cleaned. 6. Desserts: Tiramisu and cheesecake were both very good. 6. It's made for a long leisurely dinner. I wouldn't come here if you are in a hurry. The decor is also open and a notch above the typical places in this area. I know there are a lot of mixed reviews from my fellow Yelpers, but this is definitely a place I'd make a stop at during a vacation down the shore. read more

Spiaggetta - Eggplant Rollatini - Italian Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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Good food and great service! What more can you ask for? From the moment we walked in to the moment we left, we were greeted warmly by Marc, the owner, who gave us a brief history in his restaurant. He was so personable and likable, we felt completely welcomed and appreciated as patrons. For appetizers we had the calamari, the burrata, and the antipasti. Everything was cooked to perfection and tasted wonderful. I especially liked the grilled calamari which was tender yet had a crisp bite. There was no breading which is different from most other places which disguise the flavor of the calamari with heavy breading. The burrata was especially delightful, as the mozzarella was homemade and tasted very fresh. I've never had anything like it before. I ordered the chicken parmigiana for my entree which was served with spaghetti with marinara sauce. The marinara was superb! Just the right amount of sweet and tangy flavor. It was thick but not overly so. The chicken parm itself was a little overcooked for my taste but I still enjoyed it. Overall, everyone was satisfied with their dishes. I would highly recommend a visit to Spiaggetta. read more

Spiaggetta - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

I am incredibly surprised that this restaurant is rated 3 1/2 stars. This is without question a 5 star caliber Italian restaurant. This is my second time dining here, and everything I have eaten has been authentically good. Great local restaurant and I highly recommend trying it out. If you are someone that complains about prices, it is not the place for you. Moderately high prices, but the food quality and service is there. read more

Excellent Italian / Roman food . The staff couldn't be be more professional. All 4 in our party were happy with their selections.

The food was very basic , my wife's pastas was all stuck together, so this was not good . The person waiting on us did not care We would never go back , as it was very very basic The place sucks !!!! read more

Excellent service, fast and really tasty food. Amazing calamari and the rigatoni was exactly what I was looking for before my race

Had a really fabulous dinner at Spiagetta. The food (especially the homemade pasta) was so delicious and everyone who works there is SO nice and accommodating! The risotto balls are a must have! read more

I'm always amazed at the food and service at Spiagetta! It's like a little taste of Italy right here in Stone Harbor. What a great experience. The owners are always there running the show and greeting patrons. When you visit them, you'll feel a lot like you are being welcomed into their home. Their dedication really pays dividends: The fare is always authentic and delicious. The staff is friendly and efficient. Nonna makes the best homemade pasta around. Spiagetta is a gem and I'm happy to recommend it. Love this restaurant! read more

Spiaggetta is a very special place! Each dish is created and crafted with such care which is clear in the from the presentation through to the taste. Beyond this it is amazing that they are able to provide gluten free pasta and a wide range of other options to accommodate all! Make sure you go hungry and leave room for dessert hand made by the family's matriarch! Spiaggetta is a true family run and owned gem and my only complain is that I do not live closer! read more

Had a really nice experience here this past weekend! We started with the mussels app..lots of mussels and they were not small either. For dinner, I had a gnocchi special with walnuts and rosemary in a cream sauce. It was delicious. The rest of the table had the Papalina, the Adriatica and gnocchi in a marinara sauce. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The papalina was to die for!! And it's a BYOB. We will be back :) read more

This is one of the best Italian restaurants in stone harbor Avalon the wildwoods and cape may. Marco the owner is very accommodating and friendly. Always makes you feel welcomed. It would take me too long to describe how good the food is. But it is authentic Italy food with fresh pasta and dishes from the different regions. BYOB makes it feel like I'm back in Italy. That have been impacted like all other restaurants with lack of labor. Marco is careful not to fill the restaurant where it would impact the service due to not having the service needed read more

Delicious, fairly priced food in an upscale casual environment. BYOB. Allergy friendly with caring kind people working there. Chef and owner greeted us. Pasta sauce was authentic. Dishes weren't just made they were finished with complimentary sauces. Vegetables were sautéed and flavorful. High recommend. read more

Couldn't order take out, because no one answered the phone and online ordering was turned off. Went to the location and was told it would be an hour wait, for 1 order of spaghetti and meatballs. Food was wonderful! read more

Food was good. But Michael our server was not consistent in attentiveness because he didn't offer us ground pepper nor did he pour our wine into our glasses. But he was all over the young couple seaTed next to us. Michael almost rushed us out the door, and kept circling for the cc payment. Plus, Marco, who owns the restaurant, you should greet EACH TABLE LIKE THEY MATTER, not select tables. You made us feel like we didn't count! You never know who is who in this small town, and who knows whom! It won't be forgotten, believe me. You should make EVERYONE feel like you're happy they came to eat in your restaurant, and you appreciate their business..... Food was better than the Reed's Water Star, and cheaper. read more

This is by far one of the best restaurants in the area and I mean that literally. Food is absolutely outstanding and staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I went to many Italian restaurants and as someone that actually been in Italy and ate there numerous times, this restaurant have to offer exact taste as in Italy itself. Thank you Spiaggetta Restaurant, will be back! read more

We always enjoy our visits to Spiaggetta! Marco and staff are always so welcoming for the family and especially our kids. When my girls were little and some other restaurants in the area were not so kid friendly, we could always count on Spiaggetta to feel like family. Make sure to order the homemade pasta or gnocchi. The Bolognese is the ultimate comfort food. Last night's clams and spring pea combination was outstanding. Hope to see it offered again soon. Thank you for another fantastic meal we could enjoy with our friends and family. read more

Good food but the prices are so high for pasta you'll end up feeling some regret on your order. The gnocchi is pretty good, but i can't seem to find a staple dish here. read more

We held our rehearsal dinner here with friends and family the night before our wedding at The Reeds and it was absolute perfection! Marco was a pleasure to work with and the wait staff was kinda and accommodating. We had beer and wine dropped off earlier and they displayed it beautifully, plus the candles all around the restaurant made the ambiance perfect. Could not recommended this establishment more! We would love to have dinner here again when we come back to Stone Harbor! read more

Chef didn't was hands in the bathroom. When manager/owner was told about this all he could say was "what can I do about it". Oh and by the way the chef has poison sumac all over both arms... other stuff was great. Not coming back and not recommending read more

They have done a nice job with the outside seating and it is comfortable. Our appetizer was great, and three of four meals were good. One meal, Veal Parm, tasted like the veal was cooked in rancid oil. The waiter wasn't very friendly, and seemed annoyed if we asked for extra sauce or grated cheese. I've tried this place a couple of times before, always with the same result. Not planning on going back and wouldn't recommend. read more

Why would anyone give this less then 5 stars? Tall the food was incredible. The meatballs were the best I've ever had at a restaurant. Yeah, they're busy. But it's worth it. 6/5 stars read more

I would not recommend. Carbonara was mostly flour flavor. No taste at all. Very disappointing especially considering the owner is Italian. I was expecting more authentic Italian food. read more

We had a 6pm reservation this evening. Certainly don't want to be critical during these challenging times but the pasta entrees we had were not good at all. We had the artichoke and the caprese salad as appetizers which were fine. But both our pastas (Casio e Pepe and Rigatoni Amtriciana) were so mediocre that we couldn't eat them. Despite the fact that it was clear we had not touched our entrees, our server did not ask if there was something wrong with our meal. She simply cleared our plates... We paid for our check and went across the street for a slice of pizza... I would not recommend this place. Not worth paying over $100 for two in a BYO restaurant if the food is not good. read more

Always the best. The takeout, parties ,all wonderful. Happy to recommend.And the staff are pros they know how to make dinner special . Food is always wonderful couldn't forget the Chef read more

Spiaggetta is a great place to get the whole family together for a meal in Stone Harbor. The space is very large and lends to large, family-style meals. Our server was incredibly friendly and accommodating to our group- she made us feel right at home. The kitchen can also accommodate substitutions and custom orders, which is a plus (especially when dining with young children)! We tried the arancini (rice balls), risotto pescatora, afredo with shrimp, and gnocchi with red marinara sauce (it is listed with a bolognese sauce on the menu). Everything was delicious and served in generous portions. read more

We had been to this restaurant a few years ago and it was wonderful. We went tonight and not only was the service terrible but the food was awful and not like how it used to be. My 4 year old had penne with marinara and they gave him a spicy tomato sauce! They replaced it and the sauce tasted like it came from a jar. We ordered the zucchini blossoms and the batter was so thick that that was all you could taste...and they were cold in the middle. My other child's pasta had so much garlic in it he couldn't eat it. They also didn't offer any grated cheese and 5 of us ordered pasta dishes. When the waiter came to bring our entree he didn't clear our appetizer plates. We had to ask for them to be taken away. read more

We called last minute for a party of 9 and they were accommodating. 4 adults and 5 kids. They were also attentive and interacted with the kids. We got the Brussels spout appetizer special and it was delicious. My daughter loves gnocchi which isn't on the menu but he made it special for her. Some kids got the kids meal meatball with spaghetti and said it was really good. Lots of desserts and coffee. Each was really tasty. I hope they have a great season. Each adult got something different and all were happy with what they got. BYOB which is nice. Everything was served hot and great bread. Sorry no photos. read more

Best thing about this place is the BYOB. Food-Way overpriced. 95% sure the pasta is not homemade. Typical stone harbor mark up. The signature pappardelle spiaggetta ($27) was supposed to be served "Cacio Pepe". It was really just cheese and olive oil, instead of the carefully heated classic butter Parmesan blend. It had a dozen or so TINY salad shrimp tossed in with a few dozen WHOLE black peppercorns which were impossible to chew. Probably 6oz of pasta. Get some real shrimp, we're at the shore! It was blah.. We also got the fettuccini in the blush sauce..pala something ($27) It was just ok. Nothing special at all. Double espresso- $6.25.. This place is busy bc of the shore masses, not because it's special. For what they charge for bread and pasta you'd expect to be wowed with special technique or ingredients or SOMETHING...We weren't. read more

Totally unimpressed, below average at best. Salad had a tiny amount of dressing, small portion of spring mix. Had to beg for pepper. Bread wasnt fresh, store bought. Wife's wedding soup, carrots were raw and the was no pasta, really? Chicken Parm sauce was watery and burnt. Breaded skin was soggy. Again, had to ask for pepper and extra parmesan cheese. Wife had salmon, she said it had no taste, came with a weird rice cake that was unseasoned. Very expensive and poor service. read more

I had the caprese salad and it was good! Had the shrimp entree and it was awful! The chef has no idea how to cook risotto. And the pasta meals are average. Service was excellent and they've done a great job with the outside space and seating during the pandemic. read more

The restaurant was very nice and the service was good. I ordered the Branzino. The fish was tasty, but there was not enough food. The menu said it is served over polenta. There was a hard circular piece of polenta a little larger than a fifty-cent piece. Not tasty, very dry. The fish was good but there was just not enough food. I did not order apps because They always fill me up. I should have this time because I actually left hungry! read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. Top notch service and phenomenal Italian fare. Our favorite restaurant in Stone Harbor. You will not be disappointed! read more

Oh wow, and a patronizing read-between-the-lines reply from the owner to boot. You really aren't concerned that your clientele will ever smarten up are. Godspeed to you as well. read more

Took a day trip out to Jersey yesterday with my fiance, decided to grab a bite here. Definitely recommend it. We did not wait long for our food. The suppli and calamari were DELICIOUS!!! 10/10 would come back here the next time we are in the area. read more

We had our rehearsal dinner at Spiaggetta a week ago and I have to say that Marco and his staff were great to work with. Leading up to the dinner he made sure that all of our needs were addressed and we were able to plan for a great night without any worries. Marco constantly made sure that our needs were taken care of throughout the night as well. The food was very good and the service was great. If anyone is planning on getting married in the Stone Harbor or Avalon area we would 100% recommend Spiaggetta for your rehearsal dinner! read more

Great spot! Came here with some girlfriends for my birthday and server Mike F made the experience amazing! My friend has some allergies and the entire staff from Mike to Chef Rob to the Owners made sure everything was perfect!! Cannot say enough about this place. Exceptional. Feels very much like family. Great food, great staff, great hospitality, great time, would absolutely recommend! read more